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Tag "- Music"

tag name: - Music type: Arts
web link: -_Music
references: bahai9.com/wiki/Music; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music
related tags: * Arts and crafts
referring tags: Choirs; Jazz music; Music festivals; Rap music; Singing

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  1. African Culture, Traditional, Aspects of, by Universal House of Justice Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1998-12). Challenges and opportunities in the African continent; eliminating prejudices; dance and music; alcohol; hunting; initiation rites; the supernatural; tribal leadership; status of women.
  2. Bahá'í Classes Songsheets, Author unknown, comp. (2008). Compilation of 99 songs, with lyrics and chords to songs by Gloria Faizi, Red and Kathy Grammer, Kathy Liebman, Cat Winterfox, Jackie Elliot, Tom Price, Steve Seskin, Allen Shamblin, Mildred McClellan, Wiley Rinaldi, Bob Simms, Lloyd Haynes, et al.
  3. Bahá'í Hymns of Peace and Praise, by Louise R. Waite (1908). Fourteen hymns, with sheet music.
  4. Bahá'í Hymns, The: Explanations and Meanings, by Author unknown (n.d.). Four page summary of some Bahá'í hymns, followed by study questions.
  5. Bahá'í Influences on Mirza 'Abdu'llah, Qajar Court Musician and Master of the Radíf, by Margaret Caton (1984). The mystical milieu of musicianship and the Bahá'í Faith's approval of music (in contradistinction to the legalistic Islam of the ayatu'llahs, which forbade it) made the Faith appealing to Abdu'llah, one of the great compilers of the Persian repertoire.
  6. Bahá'í or Spiritual Themed Musical Works, by Michael Knopf (1990-2018). Dozens of musical scores in .pdf and .musx formats, drawn from a lifetime of original music, from a large scale oratorio to smaller choral pieces and didactic work, written by a composer and concert guitarist.
  7. Bahá'í Song Book, Child Education Committee of Greater Houston, comp. (2005). Lyrics to 95 popular Bahá'í songs, including prayers and writings that are often sung.
  8. Bahá'í Songs with Guitar Chords, Author unknown, comp. (2008). Compilation of 78 songs, with lyrics and chords to many songs, mostly Bahá'í, but including some popular children's songs. Authors' names not included.
  9. Baha'i Songs with Sheet Music, Author unknown, comp. (n.d.). 49 songs with music.
  10. Brief Account of My Visit to Acca, A, by Mary L. Lucas (1905). Detailed notes of a visit to Haifa, January-February 1905, and Abdu'l-Bahá's interpretations of several passages from the Bible.
  11. Can There Be a Bahá'í Poetry?, by Geoffrey Nash (1981). The poetic vision; poetry in the 1800s; themes of Bahá'í poetry; the use of profane imagery.
  12. Collection of Songs for Children's Class Teachers, A, by Ruhi Institute (2021-11). Links to audio recordings and song book with tablature of 24 songs that appear in Ruhi lessons for Grade 1, and some for children in later years. (Documents offsite.)
  13. Considerations in Setting Sacred Text to Music for the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram (1996). The relationship of music to the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar as a place and as a gathering of people, and a proposed set of 'rules' that can aid the conscious development of a Bahá'í devotional music.
  14. Creation, by Lasse Thoresen (2002). Contributing to the creation of a new civilization as a researcher or an artist means participating in the process of never-ending unfolding; the divine names are the eternal archetypes organizing the material world; dialogue between thinking and reality.
  15. Creative Circle, The: Art, Literature, and Music in Baha'i Perspective, Michael Fitzgerald, ed. (1989). Essays on the arts including poetry, music, film, etc. and their role in the Bahá'í community.
  16. Creative Circle: Art, Literature and Music in the Bahá'í Perspective, ed. Michael Fitzgerald: Review, by Phyllis Sternberg Perrakis (1989-1990).
  17. Cultural Diversity in the Age of Maturity, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2000).
  18. Dimensions of Spirituality: Reflections on the Meaning of Spiritual Life and Transformation in Light of the Bahá'í Faith, by Jack McLean (1994). The search for truth; models and profiles of spiritual transformation; the mystical sense — prayer and meditation; a paradigm of spirituality and life tests; spiritual anthropology — the self and the soul; imagination; faith, love, and knowledge.
  19. Divine Melody: Song of the Mystic Dove, Lorraine Hetu Manifold, comp. (2022). Selections from the Writings that refer to the Word of God as music emanating from the mystic dove or the Nightingale of Paradise, and the Divine Word as a melody calling for us to spread the Word in song and praise.
  20. El archivo de música mapuche de la Radio Bahá'í: Diagnóstico, inventario, desafíos y reflexiones, by José Velásquez Arce, Katherine Zamora Caro, Alex Calfuqueo Calfucura, Leonardo Díaz-Collao (2024-12). On the process of identification, diagnosis and inventory of the archive of Radio Bahá'í; the work of the archivist; safeguarding and enhancing this Mapuche sound archive, the oral expressions of the Wallmapu community. Link to article (offsite).
  21. Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history, by Encyclopaedia Iranica Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (1982-2023). Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles.
  22. Foreword, by Charles Wolcott (1989). Essay on the meaning of music, and the dynamics of artistic endeavor in the context of the pull toward community, by a member of the Universal House of Justice, who passed away the very day he dictated this essay. Includes preface by Michael Fitzgerald.
  23. Gillespie, Dizzy, by Barry Kernfeld (2000). Gillespie (1917-1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer; his acceptance of the Bahá'í Faith is briefly mentioned. 
  24. Groovin' High: The Life of Dizzy Gillespie, by Alyn Shipton (2001). Roughly 2-3 page excerpt from book.
  25. Groovin' High: The Life of Dizzy Gillespie, by Alyn Shipton: Review, by Brad Pokorny (1999-07).
  26. Harvard Pluralism Project: Bahá'í, by Author unknown (2023). Six overview essays on Bahá'í history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite)
  27. Hearing "The Divinity in the Music": Dizzy Gillespie Remembered at 100, by Bahá'í World News Service (2017-10-06). Reflections on the life of Gillespie and how his Baha’i beliefs seemed to inspire and drive his work. Includes photographs.
  28. Hidden Words and Sounds: Tracing Iranian Legacies and Traumas in the Music of the Bahá'ís of North America, by Daniel Akira Stadnicki (2019). On the legacy of Persian culture, aesthetics, and history of religious persecution as reflected in Bahá'í American music; themes of religious oppression, persecution, and martyrdom; Iranian diaspora, transnational music-making, and cosmopolitanism.
  29. Inayat Khan's meeting with 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Paris, by Inayat Khan (1913). One-paragraph recounting of Khan, the founder of "Universal Sufism," meeting with Abdu'l-Bahá in 1913.
  30. Instrument of Music, The: A Musical Comedy, by Sarah Munro, David Cerpa, Niaz Massarrat (2019-11). Dramatization of the role of music in the expansion and consolidation of Bahá’í communities, drawing on the example of Latin America, and the impact and use of music to contribute to the growth of any community.
  31. Keys to Harmony, by Daniel C. Jordan (n.d.). Ways of bringing harmony into the world, using musical analogies.
  32. Laws Abrogated by Bahá'u'lláh, Anonymous, comp. (2018/2020). Laws abolished from previous religions and from the Bayán.
  33. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. (1988). The classic Bahá'í reference book. This is its first online edition.
  34. List of Articles on BahaiTeachings.org, by Christopher Buck (2014/2020/2024). List of online essays and articles by Christopher Buck since 2014.
  35. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age, by Universal House of Justice Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. (1996).
  36. Most Great Peace (a rap), by Brett Zamir (2007).
  37. Music, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1991).
  38. Music Lyrics, Singing, and Dancing at Feast, by Universal House of Justice (1994-03). Bahá'ís may incorporate music, singing, and dancing into the spiritual portions of the community devotional meetings.
  39. Music Reviews: Five New Recordings of Bahá'í Music, by Simon Maw hinney (1998). Reviews of Songs of the Ancient Beauty, Lift up Your Hearts and Sing, The Prince of Peace, Here at Black Mesa, and From the Sweet-Scented Streams of Eternity.
  40. Music Reviews, by Simon Maw hinney (1999). Reviews of recordings by Bahá'í artists Geoff and Michaela Smith; Chris Ruhe; Kamran, Khodjasteh, and Averill; Ben Koen and the Unity Ensemble; and Merz.
  41. Music, Devotions, and Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram (1987). An in-depth examination of the development of music and hymns within American Bahá'í devotional life, some history of the Chicago community, and the architecture and construction of the Wilmette temple. Includes sheet music and design plans.
  42. Music, Devotions, and Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram: Review, by Robert Stockman (1988).
  43. Of Paramount Importance: Addressing the Paucity of Music in Bahá'í Devotional Practice, by Michael Knopf (2000). Short overview of the use of music in Bahá'í feasts, holy day celebrations, and temples.
  44. Path to God, The: 1956, by Dorothy Baker (1956). Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious living, and immortality.
  45. Paucity of Music in Bahá'í Devotional Practice and Considerations in the Composition of Music for Bahá'í Devotional Purposes, The, by Michael Knopf (1999). Devotional music in Western communities is limited to local and popular expressions and Eastern chant; it is inconsistent. This study proposes ways in which music can be composed to meet these limitations within the guidelines found in the Writings.
  46. Perfection and Refinement: Towards an Aesthetics of the Bab, by Moojan Momen (2011). The writings of the Bab have implications for the "plastic" arts; significance for native traditions; relevance to the performing arts; and the concept of refinement which comes across in both the person and the writings of the Báb.
  47. Remember Bill Sears: musical meditations, by William Sears (n.d.). Four musical pieces accompanying selections from the speeches of Sears.
  48. Return of the Dreamtime, by Pym Trueman (1995). Brief history of Christianity and missionary work in Samoa and Australia, and how native Samoan customs and beliefs were changed or lost.
  49. Role of Music in the Advancement of Civilization, The, by Kerry Hart (1989). Music is interrelated with feeling, value, and the very sense of self-identity. Nurturing an individual's sense of self-knowledge leads to mental and spiritual growth. Music, and its affect on the human soul, can be a foundation for philosophical inquiry.
  50. Sacred Refrains: Arabic and Persian Dhikrs in the Bahá'í Community, by Margaret Caton (2024). introduction to dhikr (remembrances) and the use of music in Bahá'í spiritual practices; 74 recordings from 58 sacred texts, including original Arabic and Persian languages with English translation, music transcription, and historical context.
  51. Tablet of Purity, by Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (1978). Emphasizing purity, cleanliness, and abstinence from harmful habits, linking physical refinement to spiritual growth.
  52. Temple Song, by Louise R. Waite (1910-05-17). Sheet music and audio for an early American Bahá'í song.
  53. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The, by Bijan Samali (1996). The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisation of the oneness of human race; ensure the equality of the sexes; are adaptable to cultural diversities; and call for the elimination of all prejudices.
  54. Wildfire: Reflections on Music, Drama, and Dance, by Istvan Dely (2006). Istvan Dely's reflections on music, dance and drama within the Bahá'í community.

2.   from the Chronology (2 results; expand)

  1. 1989-00-07 — Three International Music Festivals were held in Africa. [BINS215]...
  2. 1991-12-00 — The first Music Festival for Youth of Zaire was held. [BINS288:8]...

3.   from the Chronology of Canada (1 result)

  1. 2020-12-22 — The passing of William (Billie) Ekomiak (b. 23 December 1943 in Cape Jones, QC (now Pointe Louis-XIV...
 
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